Job 13 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Berean Study Bible
Job 13
1Lo, mine eye hath seen all this, Mine ear hath heard and understood it.
2What ye know, the same do I know also: I am not inferior unto you.
3Surely I would speak to the Almighty, And I desire to reason with God.
4But ye are forgers of lies; Ye are all physicians of no value.
5Oh that ye would altogether hold your peace! And it would be your wisdom.
6Hear now my reasoning, And hearken to the pleadings of my lips.
7Will ye speak unrighteously for God, And talk deceitfully for him?
8Will ye show partiality to him? Will ye contend for God?
9Is it good that he should search you out? Or as one deceiveth a man, will ye deceive him?
10He will surely reprove you, If ye do secretly show partiality.
11Shall not his majesty make you afraid, And his dread fall upon you?
12Your memorable sayings are proverbs of ashes, Your defences are defences of clay.
13Hold your peace, let me alone, that I may speak; And let come on me what will.
14Wherefore should I take my flesh in my teeth, And put my life in my hand?
15Behold, he will slay me; I have no hope: Nevertheless I will maintain my ways before him.
16This also shall be my salvation, That a godless man shall not come before him.
17Hear diligently my speech, And let my declaration be in your ears.
18Behold now, I have set my cause in order; I know that I am righteous.
19Who is he that will contend with me? For then would I hold my peace and give up the ghost.
20Only do not two things unto me; Then will I not hide myself from thy face:
21Withdraw thy hand far from me; And let not thy terror make me afraid.
22Then call thou, and I will answer; Or let me speak, and answer thou me.
23How many are mine iniquities and sins? Make me to know my transgression and my sin.
24Wherefore hidest thou thy face, And holdest me for thine enemy?
25Wilt thou harass a driven leaf? And wilt thou pursue the dry stubble?
26For thou writest bitter things against me, And makest me to inherit the iniquities of my youth:
27Thou puttest my feet also in the stocks, And markest all my paths; Thou settest a bound to the soles of my feet:
28Though I am like a rotten thing that consumeth, Like a garment that is moth-eaten.
Job 13
1“Indeed, my eyes have seen all this; my ears have heard and understood.
2What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you.
3Yet I desire to speak to the Almighty and argue my case before God.
4You, however, smear with lies; you are all worthless physicians.
5If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!
6Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips.
7Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him?
8Would you show Him partiality or argue in His defense?
9Would it be well when He examined you? Could you deceive Him like a man?
10Surely He would rebuke you if you secretly showed partiality.
11Would His majesty not terrify you? Would the dread of Him not fall upon you?
12Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay.
13Be silent, and I will speak. Then let come to me what may.
14Why do I put myself at risk and take my life in my own hands?
15Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face.
16Moreover, this will be my salvation, for no godless man can appear before Him.
17Listen carefully to my words; let my declaration ring in your ears.
18Behold, now that I have prepared my case, I know that I will be vindicated.
19Can anyone indict me? If so, I will be silent and die.
20Only grant these two things to me, so that I need not hide from You:
21Withdraw Your hand from me, and do not let Your terror frighten me.
22Then call me, and I will answer, or let me speak, and You can reply.
23How many are my iniquities and sins? Reveal to me my transgression and sin.
24Why do You hide Your face and consider me as Your enemy?
25Would You frighten a windblown leaf? Would You chase after dry chaff?
26For You record bitter accusations against me and bequeath to me the iniquities of my youth.
27You put my feet in the stocks and stand watch over all my paths; You set a limit for the soles of my feet.
28So man wastes away like something rotten, like a moth-eaten garment.
Understanding American Standard Version vs Berean Study Bible in Job 13
American Standard Version (ASV)
A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.
Berean Study Bible (BSB)
A modern translation balancing readability with faithfulness to the original texts. Written in clear, contemporary English for both reading and study. A strong all-around choice for daily use.
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Key Comparison: Job 13:16
"This also shall be my salvation, That a godless man shall not come before him."
"Moreover, this will be my salvation, for no godless man can appear before Him."
